The best arts & culture spots in Lehigh Acres

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is in full swing with The Wizard of Oz and the special engagement Murder on Broadway running through August 8. Grab a seat, enjoy a legit meal with your musical, and let someone else handle the drama this week, Fort Myers.

From the Fort Myers newsletter, August 6, 2026

Fort Myers’ home of intentionally innovative live theater, The Laboratory Theater of Florida lines up gutsy picks like Waiting for Godot, The Pillowman, and God of Carnage, all driven by local artists and big ideas. Perfect for Lehigh Acres locals who crave smart scripts, big feelings, zero fluff this week.

From the Fort Myers newsletter, October 20, 2026

Skip the tourist shuffle and wander Edison & Ford Winter Estates, where historic homes, twenty acres of lush gardens, and a fully restored botanical lab where Edison, Ford, and Firestone once tinkered sit beside a 15,000-square-foot museum. Easygoing, brain-tickling, and delightfully local.

From the Fort Myers newsletter, September 15, 2026

Get your rail history fix at Railroad Museum of South Florida, where a restored 1905 Baldwin locomotive and a 1953 caboose anchor an interpretive center, then hop the one-mile miniature train through 1950s-style villages, a 100-foot tunnel, and over a trestle, with views of birds and lakeside wildlife.

From the Fort Myers newsletter, August 25, 2026

Take an easy detour this week to Alva Library And Museum, a cozy 1909 library-turned-history nook where you can nerd out on Alva’s roots and browse artifacts, plus catch Florida 250 Heritage Festival happenings that make our hometown stories feel fresh again.

From the Lehigh Acres newsletter, August 19, 2026

IMAG History & Science Center keeps curiosity on tap with 60+ interactive history and science exhibits, including a hurricane simulator that feels a little too real during storm season. It’s an easy local go-to when you want the kids tired, your brain engaged, and your inner tinkerer happy.

From the Fort Myers newsletter, October 16, 2026

From custom murals to faux finishes and wood graining, Erik Schlake Murals turns blank corners into conversation starters for homes and businesses across Southwest Florida. If your lanai, nursery, or office is begging for personality, he designs pieces that fit your style and actually make Mondays less bleak.

From the Fort Myers newsletter, August 19, 2026

In the storied 1917 venue, Florida Repertory Theatre rolls into Season 29 with hilarious and heartfelt comedies, gripping thrillers, beloved classics, a regional premiere, and musicals packed with iconic 50s, 60s, and 70s tunes, the kind of lineup that earns repeat nights out downtown.

From the Fort Myers newsletter, September 24, 2026

Need a quick reset close to home? Burroughs Home and Gardens sits on the Caloosahatchee in downtown Fort Myers, offering charming historic home tours and a gorgeous waterfront setting for weddings, fundraisers, or corporate gatherings... worth a wander this week, even if you're just scouting ideas.

From the Fort Myers newsletter, August 13, 2026

5 hour ride over the Caloosahatchee and back, with rotating shows and holiday events that keep locals guessing.

From the Fort Myers newsletter, September 22, 2026

If your week needs a creative recharge, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center keeps the calendar stacked with gallery openings, live music, rooftop vibes, and legit classes from watercolor and yoga to the Davis School of Music. Scope the new season lineup, then pick a night and go.

From the Fort Myers newsletter, August 15, 2026

Artsemble Underground turns blank walls and big ideas into custom murals, sculptures, and public art that actually brighten Fort Myers, plus they power SWFL Mural Fest and Battle of the Arts. Want in on the creativity, too? They host classes and community projects, plus event ready art that levels up your gathering.

From the Fort Myers newsletter, September 20, 2026